OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Thoracic Surgery Clinics is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Pain Management in Thoracic Surgery	84
Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Non–small Cell Lung Cancer	77
The Molecular Basis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma	30
Management of Complications After Lung Resection	30
Combining Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy for Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer	28
Combining Immunotherapy with Radiation Therapy in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer	24
How Common Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?	22
Principles of Immunotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	20
Liquid Biopsies Using Circulating Tumor DNA in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	20
Anatomy and Embryology of the Thoracic Outlet	17
Social Disparities in Lung Cancer Risk and Screening	16
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Mutations	15
Evaluation and Management of Venous Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	14
Imaging Assessment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	12
Physical Therapy Management of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	11
Prehabilitation of the Thoracic Surgery Patient	11
Open, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Approaches for Esophagectomy	10
Racial Disparities in Esophageal Cancer	10
Postoperative Air Leaks After Lung Surgery	10
Pathology of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma	9
Evaluation and Management of Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	9
Preoperative Identification of Benefit from Surgery for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma	9
Interventional Pulmonology	8
Reoperation for Persistent or Recurrent Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	8
Evaluation of Patients with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	8

Social Disparities in Lung Cancer	8
Mesothelioma Biomarkers	8
Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase Mutation–Positive Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer	8
Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction	8
Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Lung	7
Is Small Cell Lung Cancer a Surgical Disease at the Present Time?	6
Disparities in Health Care Delivery Systems	6
The Staging of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma	6
Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery	5
Robotic Bronchoscopy for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Lesions	5
Molecular Targets Beyond the Big 3	5
Intraoperative Anesthetic Management of the Thoracic Patient	5
ROS1-rearranged Non–small Cell Lung Cancer	5
Infectious Complications in Lung Transplant Recipients	5
Management of Complications After Esophagectomy	5
Social Disparities in the Thoracic Surgery Workforce	4
The Lymphatic Spread of Lung Cancer	4
A History of Health Policy and Health Disparity	4
Extended Pleurectomy and Decortication for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma	4
Neoadjuvant Therapy in Esophageal Cancer	4
Paraneoplastic Syndromes in Lung Cancers	4
Centralized Organ Recovery and Reconditioning Centers	4
Health Disparities in Recruitment and Enrollment in Research	4
Esophageal Cancer Staging	4
Biomarkers for Immunotherapy	4
A Review of Robotic Thoracic Surgery Adoption and Future Innovations	4
Donation After Circulatory Death in lung transplantation	4
Lung Cancer Management in Low and Middle-Income Countries	4
Lung Allograft Rejection	3
Esophageal Cancer Genetics and Clinical Translation	3
Management of Esophageal Cancer Treatment in Resource-Limited Settings	3
Anesthetic Management During Lung Transplantation – What’s New in 2021?	3
Intraoperative Anesthetic and Surgical Concerns for Robotic Thoracic Surgery	3
Surgical Complications of Lung Transplantation	3
Role of the Thoracic Radiologist in the Evaluation and Management of Solid and Subsolid Lung Nodules	3
Surgical Technique	3
Thermoablative Techniques to Treat Excessive Central Airway Collapse	3
Lymph Node Dissection for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma	3
Assessment of Operability and Resectability in Lung Cancer	3
Taken Together	3
Life Expectancy and Rate of Decline After Lung Volume Reduction Surgery	3
Endoscopic Management of Esophageal Cancer	3
Alpha1-antitrypsin Disease, Treatment and Role for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery	3
Implications of Adverse Biological Factors and Management of Solitary Fibrous Tumors of the Pleura	3
Sepsis in the Postpneumonectomy Space	3
Critical Analysis of the National Emphysema Treatment Trial Results for Lung-Volume-Reduction Surgery	3
Lung Retransplantation	3
Preoperative Evaluation for Thoracic Surgery	3
Prevention of Postoperative Prolonged Air Leak After Pulmonary Resection	3
Value of a Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Treatment of Emphysema	2

Extended Pulmonary Resection by Sleeve Lobectomy and Carinal Pneumonectomy	2
Overview of the Management of Esophageal Cancer	2
Diaphragm Plication	2
Current Landscape of Personalized Therapy	2
Colon Interposition for Esophageal Cancer	2
Social Disparities in Thoracic Surgery Education	2
When Is It Safe to Operate for Lung Cancer? Selection of Fiscally Responsible Cardiopulmonary Function Tests for Limited Resection (Wedge Resection and Segmentectomy), Standard Lobectomy, Sleeve Lobec	2
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Lung Cancer Screening	2
Immune Checkpoint Blockade and Targeted Therapies in Esophageal Cancer	2
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Versus Ablation Versus Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Cancer in High-Risk Patients	2
Recognition and Management of Acute and Late Complications of Pneumonectomy	2
Economic Considerations of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Bronchoscopic Valves	2
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in 2023	2
Ongoing Controversies in Esophageal Cancer II	2
Social Disparities in Benign Lung Diseases	2
Supercharged Jejunal Interposition	2
Aerogenous Metastasis and Spread Through the Air Spaces – Distinct Entities or Spectrum of the Same Process?	2
The Role of Extrapleural Pneumonectomy in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma	2
Analysis of Recent Literature on Lung Volume Reduction Surgery	2
Implementation of Well-Being for Cardiothoracic Surgeons	2
Adjuvant Therapies for Esophageal Cancer	2
Bronchoscopic Valve Treatment of End-Stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Radiology for Thoracic Conditions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries	2
Guiding Principles on the Importance of Thoracic Surgical Education on Establishing Integrated Thoracic Surgery Program, Interdisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Conferences, and an Interdisciplinary Appro	2
Challenges in the Evaluation and Management of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	2
Disparities in Lung Transplantation	2